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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,195 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $17,820 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,725 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $16,569 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $27,270 | $30,250 | $44,150 | $49,450 | $63,200 |
| Base Invoice | $25,361 | $28,134 | $41,060 | $45,988 | $58,776 |
| Titanium Sport Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | 500 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | 710 | 710 | 710 |
| iPod integration | -200 | -200 | 375 | 375 | 375 |
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 2,000 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| Convenience Package | 1,275 | 1,275 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,010 | 1,010 | 1,010 | ||
| Heating Package | 980 | 980 | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Premium II Package | 3,995 | 3,995 | 1,410 | ||
| Titanium Sport Package | 1,860 | 1,860 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 1,860 | 1,860 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | 466 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | 443 | 659 | 659 | 659 |
| iPod integration | -186 | -186 | 349 | 349 | 349 |
| Navigation system | 1,860 | 1,860 | 1,116 | 1,116 | 1,116 |
| Convenience Package | 1,186 | 1,186 | |||
| Lighting Package | 939 | 939 | 939 | ||
| Heating Package | 911 | 911 | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | 670 | 670 | 670 | ||
| Premium II Package | 3,715 | 3,715 | 1,311 | ||
| Options (change) | 8,050 | 8,050 | 8,990 | 8,990 | 5,425 |
| Options (change) | 7,489 | 7,489 | 8,359 | 8,359 | 5,044 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $36,195 | $39,175 | $54,015 | $59,315 | $70,800 |
| Total Invoice | $33,725 | $36,498 | $50,294 | $55,222 | $65,995 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,700 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,939 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 140hp I4 D | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 355hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | S6 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 195, 10 | 195, 10 | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | 380, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $36,195 | $39,175 | $54,015 | $59,315 | $70,800 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,050 | -7,120 | -8,170 | -8,420 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,195 | $38,125 | $46,895 | $51,145 | $62,380 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,930 | $0 | $4,250 | $15,485 |
| Total Invoice | $33,725 | $36,498 | $50,294 | $55,222 | $65,995 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -978 | -6,630 | -7,606 | -7,849 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,725 | $35,520 | $43,664 | $47,616 | $58,146 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,795 | $0 | $3,952 | $14,482 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $2,490 | $3,540 | $9,610 | $10,660 | $10,910 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,050 | $7,120 | $8,170 | $8,420 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -978 | -6,630 | -7,606 | -7,849 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | A3 | SLK |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 168.7 in | 160.7 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 70.4 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 51.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,264 lb. | 3,210 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.1 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 42.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Titanium Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1475 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 105 | 7% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 25 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 32% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 68% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
| Titanium Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1475 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 105 | 7% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 25 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 32% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 68% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1765 | 59% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1765 | 59% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 87% |
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